Hotel Bethlehem, Orr's Can Serve Liquor Outdoors Musikfest

The two businesses applied for the license extensions to be able to operate outdoor cafes during Musikfest. Both have liquor licenses covering their inside restaurants but required extensions to movethe service outside, according to Bob Ford, LCB press secretary.

Another Bethlehem business planning a sidewalk cafe, Ripper's Pub, has a permanent extension and did not have to apply this year, Ford said.

Jeffrey Parks, Bethlehem Musikfest Association president, explained that these non-profit organizations are technically the licensees for the areas of Musikfest where beer and wine are sold. These organizations technically operate the beverage concessions, although Musikfest solicits the volunteers, Parks said, and they share in a small percentage of the revenues.

Parks said the Musikfest Association itself does not have a liquor license for the event. He would not disclose the percentage paid to the non-profit licensees.